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Administrator reports ARPA and county funds used for regional broadband projects; Habitat for Humanity update included

5358008 ยท June 11, 2025

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County staff reported ARPA and county appropriations used for regional broadband partnerships and thanked partners; the administrator also noted Habitat for Humanity housing work and that battery-energy storage zoning will move to August for advertisement.

In the administrator's report, county staff provided an update on broadband spending and other county projects.

The report listed ARPA and county contributions to regional broadband efforts: $1,287,000 in ARPA funding allocated to a West Piedmont EDC effort, ARPA support for Southside EDC projects working with MEC and Power Broadband, and a $404,000 allocation of county taxpayer dollars to complete a broadband project within Charlotte County. Staff said those county dollars were appropriated to pursue broadband access as a strategic priority.

Staff also said Habitat for Humanity held a dedication and thanked board members who attended; Habitat has 20 lots in Keeseville planned for future homes. Additionally, staff noted planning-commission timing will delay advertisement and a July public hearing on proposed battery energy storage system regulations; the hearing will be rescheduled for August.

No formal board action was required on the broadband report at the meeting; staff said the board has previously prioritized broadband in a strategic plan and allocated funds accordingly.